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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,915.68, 550,373.52 and 366,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,915.68, 550,373.52 and 366,915.68 is: 550,373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,915.68 : 550,373.52 = 366,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,915.68/550,373.52 = 366,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,915.68x = 550,373.52 × 366,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,915.68x = 201,940,674,344.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,940,674,344.79/366,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,373.52

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